Helicopter surveying by California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Jack Eddy, teacher of World History, US History, and Government/Economics, has demonstrated his worthiness of the Modocer of the Month title. He consistently aids students in need, showcasing his sincere dedication to their learning. Always […]

Gianluca Faia was sentenced to two years in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges. Faia was arrested on April 17, 2024, following a high-speed police chase. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, Faia […]

Milton Patrick “Yogi” McGarva Justice prevailed for Milton “Yogi” McGarva, a tribal citizen of Pit River, who was stabbed to death in March of 2020. California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced the sentencing of […]

To the Editor, Fandango days are fast approaching . It is just not a day on the calendar, it’s a special day, the day we removed ourselves from tyranny. Remember it is our men and […]

The Modoc County Junior Livestock Show and Sale (usually referred to as “JLS”) is just around the corner-June 17th-22nd, 2024. Local 4-H and FFA members exhibit and sell their market animals at the Friday night […]

By Kayla Trotter The Pit Resource Conservation District (RCD) continues work on multiple restoration opportunities on both public and private lands. Funding for these projects is through the California Climate Investments program as part of […]

Multiple power outages affected the Alturas area last week, one of which had more than 2,200 customers without power throughout the county, according to Pacific Power’s outage map on Friday morning. Fortunately the outages only […]

Photos provided by Modoc County Sheriff’s Office A 19-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after jumping off a cliff into a canyon at Pine Creek Reservoir, southwest of Alturas, early Saturday morning, authorities said. The initial […]

Classic Category 1. John Buchan from Alturas California 1954 GMC COE 2. Jim Hays from Alturas 1956 Chevy Bel Air 3. Jerry & Sue Wendland from Alturas 1968 El Camino Modern Category 1.   No […]

As the camping season draws near, visitors to Modoc National Forest are urged to exercise responsible recreation, with new restrictions set to take effect to safeguard the forest’s natural resources. Starting Sunday, April 14, 2024, […]